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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED <br />by Vice Chairman Davis, to cut as described by staff, but at 25% <br />for the quasi non -profits. <br />Under discussion, Chairman Bowden remarked that this is going to be painful for <br />everyone including us, but we have to start looking at everything. <br />Lou April, Citrus Springs, spoke in favor of the Children's Services, and felt they <br />were not present to defend themselves against the proposed cuts. <br />The Board and staff discussed funding and the necessary reduction of the budget, <br />and Commissioner Wheeler felt this was an opportunity for community people and businesses to <br />help out various organizations like the Children's Services. <br />Spencer Simmons, 118 43rd Avenue, agreed with Commissioner Wheeler that the <br />government needs to pull away and let the people support what they deemed needed support, and <br />not always expect the government to take care of everyone's needs. <br />Joseph Paladin, a member of the Board of Director of the Children's Substance <br />Abuse Committee, asked if this meant they should expect a 25% cut on what they are expecting <br />to get this coming year. <br />Administrator Baird could not give any guarantees because staff had not yet gotten <br />its revenue projections. <br />Mr. Paladin engaged in further discussions with the Board on the matter, and <br />Commissioner Wheeler suggested they might want to look to Tallahassee to get funds. <br />24 <br />March 18, 2008 <br />